René Herse Cycles Switchback Hill 650B x 48
Details
Inspired by the legendary Oregon Outback and named after the first climb of that epic 360-mile gravel ride/race, the Switchback Hill remains the lightest, fastest and most comfortable ultra-wide 650B tire.
On the Oregon Outback route, the gravel is quite loose in places, and the extra flotation of the Switchback Hills gives you more speed and security when the going gets really rough. 30% of the Oregon Outback is on pavement, so we designed this tire to roll as fast and grip as well as a good racing tire. The tread has enough thickness in the center to last many miles, but it’s thin and supple on the shoulders where it doesn’t wear. With this tire, you truly have the best of both worlds.
All models feature:
- Clincher, folding bead
- Tubeless-compatible
- Maximum pressure with tubes: 55 psi (3.8 bar)
- Maximum recommended pressure – tubeless: 55 psi (3.8 bar)
- Actual width on 20 mm rim (internal): approx. 49 mm
- Actual width on 23 mm rim (internal): approx. 50 mm
- Extralight casing: +1 mm width
- Tubeless: +0.5 mm width
- Recommended rim: 17 - 35 mm (inner width; hookless: +1 mm)
Standard casing
- Supple casing
- Tan sidewalls
- 441 g
Extralight casing
- Ultra-light, ultra-supple casing
- Black or tan sidewalls
- 403 g
Endurance casing
- The same ultra-fine threads as our Extralight casing, but in a denser, stronger weave
- Protective belt under sidewalls and tread
- Ideal for rough gravel and tough conditions
- Dark tan sidewalls
- 441 g
Part Numbers
| Option | UPC | MPN | Store SKU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tan / Standard | 4931253013188 | RF650B48TC-LX-CP | 210000040691 |